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The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, a non-profit, wildlife habitat conservation organization seeks a performance-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills to engage and manage volunteer activities, event fundraising and identify major gift prospects in Western WA. BS/equivalent degree and five years of experience in business, fundraising and volunteer management required. Pro-hunting background is critical.  Extensive weekday and weekend travel required. To apply, email a letter of interest and resume to [email protected].  The position is open until filled.  RMEF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

Reports to:    Director of Field Operations

Department:  Fundraising & Marketing

Classification: Exempt

Date: June 2021

Summary:  Field Operations is the primary fundraising structure of the RMEF.  Regional Directors organize local volunteer chapters to hold fundraising events, principally banquets, and assist in major gift development activities to support the continued operation of RMEF and finance elk and wildlife conservation projects.

In addition to event-related fundraising, Regional Directors should work with Development Staff to identify, cultivate, and solicit potential large donations from qualified donors and prospects.

Regional Directors in designated elk states serve as the chair of their respective state project advisory committee from which conservation project recommendations are made for RMEF funding.

Essential Functions:

1. Form RMEF fundraising chapter committees comprised of local volunteers.
2. Organize, guide, and assist chapter committees with the planning, organization, and execution of successful fundraising events, including big game banquets, to meet annual goals and objectives.
3. Actively utilize key RMEF volunteers, including regional, state, and district chairs, to assist in the identification and formation of new chapters and planning and execution of fundraising events.
4. Utilize regional and state chairs to ensure volunteer compliance with RMEF operating and financial policies and reporting procedures.
5. Personally solicit and or work with development staff to secure large donations in addition to Banquet revenues
6. Prepare annual fundraising income projections and operating expense budget proposals.
7. Maintain liaison and professional visibility with state wildlife agencies, federal wildlife and land management agencies, university wildlife departments, and non-governmental conservation organizations, sportsmen’s groups, and outfitter/guide associations within assigned region.
8. Serve as chair of RMEF state project advisory committee within assigned region, to coordinate the recommendation of specific conservation projects for RMEF funding.
9. Promote the goals, objectives, and accomplishments of RMEF through the media and public speaking engagements, as assigned.
10. Represent the RMEF at various meetings, functions, and public relations opportunities, as assigned.
11. Submit news items concerning RMEF activities to the appropriate communications staff.
12. Answer correspondence about RMEF activities and programs within assigned region.
13. Maintain all records and submit reports as required by the Director of Field Operations.
14. As a Regional Director, you are responsible for compliance with State Non-Profit and Charitable Fundraising laws and requirements, including but not limited to, raffles, drawings, games, or other fundraising situations.
15. Keep the Director of Field Operations fully informed on all pertinent matters within assigned region.
16. Regional Director will be responsible for working with key volunteers in establishing a State Leadership Team and together formulating and following a State Action Plan annually, as well as conducting an annual Volunteer Training workshop and recognition program. The Regional Director will serve on the State Leadership Team and oversee the solicitation, review, and recommendation for approval process of the State Grant Program.

Additional Responsibilities:

Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience:

Bachelors or equivalent degree in Business, Marketing, Fundraising, Communications or related field preferred, and minimum of five years additional experience required. Prior experience working with volunteers and fundraising preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1. Thorough knowledge and support of the RMEF’s mission, goals, organizational structure, and activities, including biological, social, and political elements that shape them, and the ability to promote them.
2. Must possess excellent people skills and be able to develop effective relationships with a wide variety of individuals.
3. Must be a self-starter with excellent organizational skills and be able to direct and motivate volunteers.
4. Must be able to identify future chapter opportunities and recruit volunteers to capitalize on these opportunities to grow the revenue and volunteer base.
5. Must be able to understand and determine annual fundraising income projections and operating expense budgets.
6. Must be able to work cooperatively with wildlife and land management professionals in government agencies and non-governmental entities.
7. Must be proficient in the use of office computer programs including word processors and spreadsheets.
8. Must have excellent communication skills both verbally and written. Must be able to speak to large groups of people.
9. Must have the ability to work independently without frequent, direct supervision and to remain focused on goals and objectives while also supporting the Regional team when needed.
10. Must have the ability to work in and foster a team-oriented environment.
11. Must have the ability to resolve conflict and be flexible with changing priorities, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
12. Must be able to collaborate with development staff for helping to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward large donations from major gift donors and prospects.

Physical Demands:

Extensive travel is required on weekdays and weekends.  Must also be able to work any day of the week, including weekends.  Must be able to work late at night (often until after midnight).  Must be capable of sitting for long periods in a car or airplane.  Must be able to work at a computer terminal for extended periods, stand for intervals of 2-6 hours, and lift heavy items up to 50 lbs.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, a non-profit, wildlife habitat conservation organization seeks a team player with strong customer service and technical skills to work with staff to proactively identify technology needs and coordinate organizational resources to facilitate efficient solutions. Ensures user needs are met through initiation, implementation and continued support phases of new technology projects. Trains users on relevant systems and serves as a support resource.  Maximizes the potential of systems and ensures end-user technology is current, relevant and integrated efficiently with other systems when possible. Graduation from a college, university, or technical school with a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or equivalent professional experience.  The candidate should have two or more years of related experience. Position located in Missoula, MT. To apply, email a letter of interest and resume to [email protected].  This position will be open until filled.

RMEF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

Reports to: Managing Director of Information Technology

Department: IT

Classification: Exempt

Date: June 2021

Job Summary:

The IT Business Analyst works with staff to proactively identify technology needs and coordinates organizational resources to facilitate efficient solutions.  Ensures user needs are met through initiation, implementation and continued support phases of technology projects.  Trains users on relevant systems and serves as a support resource.  Maximizes the potential of systems and ensures end-user technology is current, relevant and integrated efficiently with other systems when possible.

Essential Functions:

1. Collaborates with staff to thoroughly understand the needs to be supported by the information systems and technology.
2. Facilitates training, including developing user procedures and guidelines. Trains users on new processes/functionality. Trains new system users.
3. Responds to inquiries and provides advice to the users regarding current and potential system inputs, processes, and outputs.
4. Communicate plans and timeframes, ensuring that users understand anticipated results.
5. Develops and communicates detailed specifications for implementation.
6. Communicates project expectations and progress to management and other relevant parties.
7. Collaborates with the Project Manager to ensure the needs of the users have been met.
8. Satisfies data sampling, testing verification, and other user requests from existing databases.
9. Acts as liaison with Information Technology and/or outside vendors to support relevant systems.
10. Assures all systems are fully documented including support information, FAQ and SOP.
11. Provides user support, including researching and resolving issues, recommending solutions or alternate methods to working requirements.
12. Maintains awareness of current technological trends with a focus of applying technologies to enable improved workflows, efficiencies, teamwork and customer service.
13. Maintains system inventories.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision of Others:

Supervise sub-contractors and vendors for IT projects within responsibilities.  

Education and Experience:

Graduation from a college, university, or technical school with a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or equivalent professional experience.  The candidate should have two or more years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1. Thorough knowledge and support of the RMEF’s mission, goals, and organizational structure and activities.
2. Ability to work well with customers with a variety level of skills and abilities.
3. Ability to provide excellent customer service: respond in a timely manner, follow-through, and provide follow-up when necessary.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software program.
6. Extremely organized with great attention to detail.
7. Ability to be flexible with changing priorities.
8. Demonstrated ability to solve problems creatively and proactively. Self-motivated and resourceful.
9. Ability to work in a cooperative team environment.
10. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn new technology quickly.

Physical Demands: Can sit for long periods.  Constant use of office equipment such as telephones, computers, and office equipment are necessary.  Some light lifting and bending are also necessary. Some evening and weekend work may be necessary.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, a non-profit, wildlife habitat conservation organization seeks a team player with strong customer service and technical skills to work with staff to proactively identify technology needs and coordinate organizational resources to facilitate efficient solutions. Ensures user needs are met through initiation, implementation and continued support phases of new technology projects. Trains users on relevant systems and serves as a support resource.  Maximizes the potential of systems and ensures end-user technology is current, relevant and integrated efficiently with other systems when possible. Graduation from a college, university, or technical school with a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or equivalent professional experience.  The candidate should have two or more years of related experience. Position located in Missoula, MT. To apply, email a letter of interest and resume to [email protected].  This position will be open until filled.

RMEF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

Reports to: Membership Marketing Senior Manager

Department: Membership

Classification: Non-exempt

Date: August 2021

Job Summary:

Essential Functions:

Physical Demands:

Can sit for long periods.  Constant use of office equipment such as telephones, computers, and office equipment are necessary.  Some light lifting and bending are also necessary. Some evening and weekend work may be necessary.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

Reports to: Human Resources Manager

Department: 930

Classification: Exempt, Full-time

Date: August 2021

Job Summary:

The human resource manager is responsible for managing all aspects of human resources software programs; staff recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes; assisting with establishing and implementing organizational training programs; overseeing assigned staff communications and overseeing/assisting with other human resources as needed.  This position is responsible for ensuring proper resources are provided  to supervisors, employees, job candidates and external contacts.

Essential Functions: 

1. HR Software: Responsible for all aspects of HR software system. Ensures software addresses necessary functionality for the organization’s needs. Oversees implementation and maintenance of HR software, provides training to staff on utilizing components of software. Serves as a main contact for the HR software vendors.

1. Training:  Works closely with HR director on creating, implementing and tracking staff training programs. Work with organizational leaders and HR staff to coordinate, provide and track training as needed.

3. Onboarding/Offboarding: Oversees RMEF onboarding programs. Coordinate customized onboarding processes and ensure these processes serve as a valuable resource for the introduction and integration of new employees into the organization. Oversee RMEF offboarding process coordinating and ensuring the completion of these processes.
4. Recruitment: Manages the recruitment program including implementing proactive recruitment strategies for open positions. Works with supervisors to determine personnel needs then utilizes effective mediums to identify and recruit pools of prospects with unique talent that are an organizational fit for RMEF.

1. Compliance:  Maintains and ensures legal and regulatory compliance with areas of oversight and assist with compliance in other areas of HR. Compiles data and submits required information for the Affirmative Action Plan, the EEOC and Vet report within the established timelines.

6. Compensation: Serves as a resource to the director of human resources on analysis of compensation packages.

1. Communication:  Oversees the creation and dissemination of the monthly staff newsletter. Take the lead on other staff communication when appropriate.
2. Payroll:  Process payroll maintenance on the established bi-weekly schedule and serves as the main backup on the payroll function and benefit payment functions. Work closely with accounting on payroll responsibilities.
3. Keep up to date on changes in HR environment and legal, compliance changes.

10. Maintain detailed and thorough standard operating procedures relating to all pertinent functions of the role.
11. Responsible for relevant budgeting, forecasting and management of resources as it relates to the roles and responsibilities of the position.

Additional Responsibilities:

Responsible for other functions, duties, or tasks as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Degree in human resources, business, communication or a similar field is required. Three to five years’ experience in human resources or an equivalent combination of education specific to human resources and work experience is required. Proven writing and communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality required.  A certification in human resources, working extensively in an HR database and managing a recruitment program is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1. Knowledge and support of RMEF’s mission and the organization.
2. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and database experience. Must understand relational databases and ability to work effectively in a database. Must have some experience working in a human resources-related database.
3. Knowledge of utilizing social media in a professional forum.
4. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints working at a fast pace and remaining accurate with numerous interruptions.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills and with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff at all levels both in oral and written communications.
6. Strong attention to detail and task completion.
7. Must have the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
8. Must have excellent customer services skills both to internal employees and to external contacts.
9. Must have the ability to treat sensitive matters in a confidential and professional manner.
10. Must have the ability to handle conflict and other stressful situations in a professional, constructive manner.
11. Must have the ability to problem solve, to demonstrate initiative and to be creative.

Physical Demands:

The employee must sit or stand for long periods of time; use a computer terminal; reach forward and to the side; bend from both standing and sitting position; and lift items weighing various pounds, including some heavy lifting. Some travel may be required.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.